In this way, in a depressing and dreary atmosphere, the palace test came as scheduled.

Jiajing, in accordance with his previous habit, handed over the whole matter to Yan Song, the first assistant of the cabinet, and as early as a few days ago, Yan Song had already drawn up the exam questions.

Before the start of the exam, Yan Song took out a few random questions from the exam questions that had already been drawn up as the test questions for this exam.

In order to ensure that the candidates can read the questions on the test papers, all the candles are lit in the palace, and illiterate eunuchs are sent to guard them at all times in case of accidents.

And next, it is the last exam of this temple examination.

Yan Song saw that it was almost time, and immediately instructed the official in charge of the inspection room on the side.

"It's almost time, let's get started!"

"Yes, Yan Ge Lao!"

The officer respectfully answered, whispered a few words to a subordinate next to him, and then the subordinate walked away quickly.

Not long after, the students who came to participate in the palace examination entered the Imperial Palace under the leadership of the guide eunuch.

After many of the students present sat down, perhaps to relieve their inner tension, they began to look at everything around them.

For some people, being able to go to the step of the temple examination is already considered a success.

As long as you don't make too many mistakes in the next step and finish the exam papers safely, you can wait to be an official with peace of mind.

There are also students who are full of energy, looking forward to it, and putting on a look like the champion is none other than me, for them, whether they can get a good ranking in the palace examination is extremely important!

If you are ranked high, there is a high probability that you will be selected by the imperial court as a close minister of the emperor, responsible for drafting edicts, and explaining scriptures for the emperor, but the most important thing is that Shu Jishi is a reserve talent for senior officials of the Ming Dynasty.

Above the court, there is such a saying: "Whoever enters the cabinet is from the Jishi!" ”

And being able to enter the cabinet is the lifelong dream of countless scholars in the Ming Dynasty.

There is a way that only by entering the cabinet can you be free from shackles and show your ambitions!

The test papers of this palace examination were quickly distributed, and many students who participated in this examination couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when they saw the test questions above.

The question on the test paper is very simple, only a short sentence: "All along, the strategy adopted by the imperial court has been to first the south and then the north, and now that the southern Japanese have been eliminated, how should we deal with the Tatars in the north?" ”

After Jiang Xiu saw this question, the inspiration in his mind suddenly appeared, and he immediately spread out the pen and paper and answered.

"The trouble of the world, the most unacceptable, is called the matter of peace, but in fact, there are unforeseen worries, and now that the southern Japanese have been eliminated, they should be ......"

The exam time is usually three hours, and soon, the time to hand in the paper is up.

The students who were able to participate in this palace examination were all selected after many selections, so there was no situation where the examination time was over and the answers had not been completed.

It wasn't until the corresponding officials put the test papers away that many students who participated in this palace examination breathed a sigh of relief.

Since rushing to the capital to participate in the imperial examination, these students have been in a state of high nervous tension every day, and they dare not relax at all.

Because once you relax, you will be caught up by competitors, you work hard, others work harder than you!

In order not to be caught up by others, these students invariably opened the involution mode.

If you memorize the book for three hours today, I'll memorize it for five hours!

And along the way, I don't know how much I have suffered and how many sins I have suffered, until the moment the test paper is collected, the burden in their hearts has finally fallen to the ground.

What's more, they cried directly on the spot, and some students saw this, and they couldn't help but hide their faces and cry.

Seeing this, the previous official in charge of inspecting the examination room couldn't help but shake his head, then turned to his subordinates on the side, sighed, and then boasted.

"Alas, these guys can't do it, I want to ...... the official back then"

……

At this stage of the palace examination, generally speaking, there will be no brushing, and no matter how bad it is, it is just a little lower in the ranking.

After passing the palace examination, a series of activities such as roll call, thanksgiving, feasting, paying homage to the saints and teachers, erecting inscriptions and inscriptions, and compiling and registering the records of the temple will be held.

Those who can participate in the temple examination are all experienced officials, so the speed of marking is very fast.

After Yan Song finished reviewing the test paper in front of him, he put it aside, and the test paper that was reviewed by Yan Song was finally ranked B.

Just as Yan Song was about to start reviewing the next test paper, an exclamation came from not far away: "Ah...... This and this ......"

Yan Song followed the prestige, only to see an official in charge of reviewing the examination papers suddenly got up from his seat, his face was full of horror, he stretched out his hand, pointed to the examination paper in front of him, trembling and speechless.

Seeing this, the colleagues on the side couldn't help but come forward to check the situation, and after they read the content written on the exam paper clearly, they couldn't help but gasp.

Then, these people turned their gaze to Yan Song, and said tremblingly: "Yan ...... Yan Ge Lao, out of ...... Something is wrong! ”

Seeing this, Yan Song couldn't help frowning, and immediately got up from his chair suddenly, came to the previous official's desk, and carefully checked the contents of the exam paper.

"The integration of officials and gentry to pay grain is really not desirable......"

When Yan Song finished browsing all the contents of the exam papers, he immediately turned around and commanded everyone in a deep voice.

"You continue to mark the papers, and I will go to meet Your Majesty!"

Yan Song's remarks undoubtedly reassured many officials present.

After all, the first assistant of the cabinet is responsible for this matter, and at that time, if the imperial court investigates the responsibility, it will not be able to hold them accountable.

"Yes, Yan Ge Lao!"

Seeing this, many officials present forcibly suppressed the panic in their hearts and responded in unison.

"You, bring this test paper and follow me!"

Seeing this, Yan Song nodded, and immediately called the officials and commanded.

After explaining everything, Yan Song didn't stay too long, but rushed to the Heart Cultivation Hall non-stop.

After Yan Song left, the remaining officials couldn't help but start whispering.

"It's over, maybe all these students who participated in this palace exam will suffer!"

"Well, yes, I don't know what this man thinks......"

……

In the Heart Cultivation Palace, when Jiajing heard the report of the eunuch, his face was full of doubts.

"Yan Song, what is he looking for me to do at this time? Isn't he supposed to be grading? ”

Then, Jiajing suppressed his inner thoughts, and the guide led the eunuch to command.

"Well, let him in!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

After receiving Jiajing's specific instructions, the guide eunuch left the Heart Cultivation Hall respectfully.

A moment later, Yan Song, under the guidance of the guiding eunuch, entered the Heart Cultivation Palace.

Behind Yan Song, there was also a Xu official, since he entered the Heart Cultivation Palace, this Xu official's face was a panic that could not be concealed, not only that, but his body trembled uncontrollably.

(End of chapter)